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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,478.62, 166,261.42 and 66,764.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,478.62, 166,261.42 and 66,764.50 is: 92,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,478.62 : 166,261.42 = 66,764.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,478.62/166,261.42 = 66,764.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,478.62x = 166,261.42 × 66,764.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,478.62x = 11,100,360,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100,360,575.59/120,478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,135.52

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